What is Acetyl L-Carnitine?
CATEGORY:
Acetyl L-Carnitine is the name of a dietary supplement. L-Carnitine is a cofactor in "aerobic metabolism"; this is the chemical reaction in the body which turns food into energy using oxygen. It may also have anti-oxidant properties, scavenging free radicals within cells.
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How do members experience Acetyl L-Carnitine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 68 | 28 | |
| Fatigue | 65 | 23 | |
| General health | 37 | 6 | |
| Brain fog | 19 | 6 | |
| Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome | 11 | 7 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal cramps | 1 | |
| Back pain | 1 | |
| Lightheadedness | 1 | |
| Nausea | 1 | |
| Seizures | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 74 |
Member evaluations
Dawn Angel
evaluated on Nov 01, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: None
- Side effects: None
expastrychef
evaluated on Feb 15, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for fatigue: None
- Side effects: None
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valentijn
evaluated on May 29, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for fatigue: Slight
- Side effects: None
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